Hungary: Health officials extend domestic coronavirus disease-related restrictions, including daily 2000-0500 curfew, until at least March 1 /update 17

Hungary extends domestic coronavirus disease-related restrictions until at least March 1. International entry restrictions remain in place.

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Due to consistently high coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection rates, health officials in Hungary have extended the nation's domestic restrictions until at least March. 1. The following domestic restrictions remain in place:

A 2000-0500 curfew is in effect; nonessential movement is prohibited; commuters are permitted to travel to work, though businesses must close at 1900.
Restaurants and cafes are limited to delivery services only.
Public gatherings are prohibited.
Family gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people; up to 50 people may attend a funeral.
Universities and high schools are employing remote learning.
Facemasks are mandatory on public transport and in enclosed public spaces.

Authorities in Hungary are maintaining COVID-19-related international entry restrictions as of Jan. 28. Entry is generally only permitted for Hungarian citizens and residents and their immediate families; exceptions may be granted for essential work and study purposes or urgent health or family reasons. All permitted arrivals are subject to a health screening on arrival and must self-isolate for 10 days. Self-isolation can be ended early if the individual can provide proof of two negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 tests taken within 2-5 days of each other. The first test can be performed in Hungary, a Schengen Area state, the US, or Canada; the second test must be performed in Hungary. The restrictions do not apply to transport workers or diplomatic officials.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.